12.54 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Jade Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

These two marquise shaped Burmese green jades from The Natural Gemstone Company offer a rare combination of matched proportions, natural origin, and untouched character that sets them apart from the typical jade pieces on the market. Each stone weighs approximately 6.26 carats and 6.28 carats respectively, measuring 22.16 by 9.08 by 4.57 millimeters for the first, and 22.26 by 9.10 by 4.37 millimeters for the second. Their cabochon cut and excellent polish produce a soft, satiny surface that amplifies the medium intense green color without relying on artificial enhancement. The clarity is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which in practice means tiny natural textures and clouding give depth and individuality rather than detracting from overall beauty. Unlike many jades that have been treated, stabilized, or dyed to achieve uniform color, these Burmese jades are natural and untreated, and that provenance from Myanmar adds both cachet and assurance of authenticity, making them more desirable for collectors and bespoke jewelers who demand truth in origin and minimal intervention.

In a halo setting these marquise cabochons will become statement focal points in a way that few other stones can match. The elongated marquise silhouette creates a bold directional line that flatters the finger or the ear, and when ringed with brilliant faceted stones, the halo will amplify the visual scale and perceived luminosity of the cabochon surface. A diamond halo provides dramatic contrast, its faceted fire offsetting the cabochon sheen so that the green appears more vivid and complex. Choosing white metals such as platinum or white gold will heighten that contrast and make the green read clearer in cooler light, while yellow gold will warm the scene and emphasize the organic, mossy tones within the jade. Designers can also play with halo shapes, using a delicate micro pave to create a sparkling rim that follows the marquise points, or combining tapered baguettes at the tips to reinforce the stone s length and create an elegant vintage silhouette. Because these jades are well matched in weight, color intensity, and dimensions, they work exceptionally well as a paired set for earrings or as companion centerpieces in a matched double ring or pendant ensemble, offering symmetry that many market pairs fail to provide.

Compared to other market options these jades deliver exceptional value and uniqueness. High end translucent imperial jades command premium prices but are often uniform and processed, whereas these medium intense, opaque Burmese jades present a natural, textured aesthetic that reads as artisanal and wearable art. Many cabochons found online are mismatched in size, unevenly polished, or have undergone enhancement to mask imperfections, but this pair has been carefully cut to the marquise cabochon form, polished to an excellent finish, and left untreated so designers and clients know exactly what they are working with. The slight inclusions that are visible at eye level add character and a natural fingerprint that reminds the wearer of origin and story, rather than appearing as flaws to be hidden. For jewelers seeking a central stone that will pop within a halo, this pair offers the perfect canvas. The marquise shape elongates and flatters, the cabochon surface provides a serene glow for the halo to echo, and the matched weights of 6.26 and 6.28 carats mean paired pieces will present as intentionally matched rather than reluctant companions. At The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on sourcing stones that perform in finished jewelry, and these Burmese marquise jades are precisely the kind of natural, design ready gems that allow a halo setting to transform a stone into a signature piece, whether the vision is modern minimalism or richly vintage glamour.